Santrich, whose real name is Seuxis Hernandez, has been upholding a hunger strike since April 9, the day he was arrested on a claim he tried to export 10 tons of cocaine to the US.

The long-time FARC ideologue has claimed to be the victim of a “set-up.” The prime suspect in the alleged drug trafficking deal, a nephew of FARC leader “Ivan Marquez,” has been collaborating with US authorities.

The extradition request and arrest of the prominent former rebel ideologue plunged Colombia’s peace process into crisis.

While Santrich went on a hunger strike, the FARC’s political chief warned that the death or extradition of his friend would mean the end of the peace process that seeks to end more than half a century of armed conflict.

Colombia suspends extradition of FARC leader was last modified: May 17th, 2018 by Adriaan Alsema